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Jonjo · Jan 20th, 2003, 11:41 AM

Hi all,

If your UK RHD MINI is going to Europe you need to mask a portion of the headlamp to stop dazzling oncoming traffic.

I bought a masking kit from my dealer (£12.00) only to find it was for a LHD MINI travelling in the UK! Wrong part number.. got a refund!

By scanning in the instructions for LHD, scaling up the diagram and mirroring it, I have produced a template for those that need it (attached).

The templates are different for normal and Xenon. The template is for Xenon ONLY. Hope it is of use

BTW I got 143 mph / 230 kph on a quiet bit of autoroute!!

Martin L · Jan 20th, 2003, 12:02 PM

Thanks Jonjo

Good timing, I was starting thinking about what I needed to do for the forthcoming trip to "The Ring".
I've got Eurostyle number plates, do I still need a GB sticker??

Cheers

dcfkan · Jan 20th, 2003, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
I've got Eurostyle number plates, do I still need a GB sticker??

Cheers

I believe GB sticker is not required if you have Euro style number plates.

Don't forget to arrange for insurance cover for driving in Europe, spare bulbs (required for France) and warning triangle (recommended I believe)

And you need to take your V5 (ownership doc) and driving licence with you.

I carry a first aid kit (recommended) but not a fire extinguisher

DK

Martin L · Jan 20th, 2003, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dcfkan
I believe GB sticker is not required if you have Euro style number plates.

Don't forget to arrange for insurance cover for driving in Europe, spare bulbs (required for France) and warning triangle (recommended I believe)

And you need to take your V5 (ownership doc) and driving licence with you.

I carry a first aid kit (recommended) but not a fire extinguisher

DK

Spare bulbs

Which ones??? do you realise how much Xenons are

I've got the Warning triangle and First Aid kit already

I totally forget about sorting out the insurance

dcfkan · Jan 20th, 2003, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
Spare bulbs
Which ones??? do you realise how much Xenons are
I've got the Warning triangle and First Aid kit already

I totally forget about sorting out the insurance

Whole set I believe.

MINI does a kit for non-Xenons, and they may do one for Xenons.

Another reason to feel smug (no Xenons for me

)

As for insurance, you may already be covered for trips up to 72h, however, still need to check and get the green card etc..

DK

Martin L · Jan 20th, 2003, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dcfkan
Whole set I believe.

MINI does a kit for non-Xenons, and they may do one for Xenons.

OMG

...and what is the fine if you don't have them

Maybe worth taking the risk though

Hmmmm... ferry trip to Zeebruuge maybe called for

Jonjo · Jan 20th, 2003, 01:07 PM

If you order a bulb kit from MINI there are two part numbers, one for Xenon, one for Halogen. The Xenon kit comes with a std Halogen, but the main beam bulb is different as well (I was told)!. BTW Xenon bulbs rarely fail, but the French say you must have a replacement bulb. I don't think they care what type it is

Part no. for Xenon bulb kit:

B72.60.6.919.264 (£10.90 + VAT)

Martin L · Jan 20th, 2003, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jonjo
Part no. for Xenon bulb kit:

B72.60.6.919.264 (£10.90 + VAT)

That's cheap

So I guess what you are getting is a halogen tempory bulb to see you through until you can get a proper Xenon bulb.
I'll call my dealer now and order the kit so I can pick it up when my car goes in for some work

sjbartnik · Jan 20th, 2003, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
So I guess what you are getting is a halogen tempory bulb to see you through until you can get a proper Xenon bulb.

No, I don't think so. I don't think a halogen bulb would react well to the 30,000 volt surge given when starting xenon bulbs

Perhaps the xenon HID capsules really are that inexpensive. They generally last the life of the car though.

Jonjo · Jan 21st, 2003, 08:33 AM

With the Xenon bulb kit I got a halogen H7.

The contents sheet states:
Lamp type: H7
Volts: 12
Watts: 55
Use lamp for: dipped-beam, main beam and front fog light

I didn't realise that cars used H7s for their fog lights!

cheekygrin · Jan 22nd, 2003, 10:30 AM

is there a "spares kit" for the regular halogen lights ?
anyone got a part no?

just been in to my dealer to get some spares and they could only find them as seperately listed parts.

Jan 20th, 2003, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Thanks Jonjo Good timing, I was starting thinking about what I needed to do for the forthcoming trip to "The Ring". I've got Eurostyle number plates, do I still need a GB sticker?? Cheers MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jan 20th, 2003, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dcfkan I believe GB sticker is not required if you have Euro style number plates. Don't forget to arrange for insurance cover for driving in Europe, spare bulbs (required for France) and warning triangle (recommended I believe) And you need to take your V5 (ownership doc) and driving licence with you. I carry a first aid kit (recommended) but not a fire extinguisher DK Spare bulbs Which ones??? do you realise how much Xenons are I've got the Warning triangle and First Aid kit already I totally forget about sorting out the insurance MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jan 20th, 2003, 01:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dcfkan Whole set I believe. MINI does a kit for non-Xenons, and they may do one for Xenons. OMG ...and what is the fine if you don't have them Maybe worth taking the risk though Hmmmm... ferry trip to Zeebruuge maybe called for MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jan 20th, 2003, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jonjo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Herts Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 15 Offline	If you order a bulb kit from MINI there are two part numbers, one for Xenon, one for Halogen. The Xenon kit comes with a std Halogen, but the main beam bulb is different as well (I was told)!. BTW Xenon bulbs rarely fail, but the French say you must have a replacement bulb. I don't think they care what type it is Part no. for Xenon bulb kit: B72.60.6.919.264 (£10.90 + VAT) Jon Electric Blue / White MCS

Jan 20th, 2003, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Jonjo Part no. for Xenon bulb kit: B72.60.6.919.264 (£10.90 + VAT) That's cheap So I guess what you are getting is a halogen tempory bulb to see you through until you can get a proper Xenon bulb. I'll call my dealer now and order the kit so I can pick it up when my car goes in for some work MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

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Jan 20th, 2003, 12:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L I've got Eurostyle number plates, do I still need a GB sticker?? Cheers I believe GB sticker is not required if you have Euro style number plates. Don't forget to arrange for insurance cover for driving in Europe, spare bulbs (required for France) and warning triangle (recommended I believe) And you need to take your V5 (ownership doc) and driving licence with you. I carry a first aid kit (recommended) but not a fire extinguisher DK

Jan 20th, 2003, 12:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Spare bulbs Which ones??? do you realise how much Xenons are I've got the Warning triangle and First Aid kit already I totally forget about sorting out the insurance Whole set I believe. MINI does a kit for non-Xenons, and they may do one for Xenons. Another reason to feel smug (no Xenons for me ) As for insurance, you may already be covered for trips up to 72h, however, still need to check and get the green card etc.. DK

Jan 20th, 2003, 04:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
sjbartnik MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 628 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L So I guess what you are getting is a halogen tempory bulb to see you through until you can get a proper Xenon bulb. No, I don't think so. I don't think a halogen bulb would react well to the 30,000 volt surge given when starting xenon bulbs Perhaps the xenon HID capsules really are that inexpensive. They generally last the life of the car though. Sean Bartnik 2003 MINI Cooper S

Jan 21st, 2003, 08:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jonjo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Herts Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 15 Offline	With the Xenon bulb kit I got a halogen H7. The contents sheet states: Lamp type: H7 Volts: 12 Watts: 55 Use lamp for: dipped-beam, main beam and front fog light I didn't realise that cars used H7s for their fog lights! Jon Electric Blue / White MCS

Jan 22nd, 2003, 10:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
cheekygrin MINI2 LPB and Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Manchester Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 406 Offline	is there a "spares kit" for the regular halogen lights ? anyone got a part no? just been in to my dealer to get some spares and they could only find them as seperately listed parts.

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